Almaty to Ankara (ALA–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF Valuair
7M8
8:27 AM
+05 T2
11:45 AM
+03
5h 18m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AYT Antalya 8h KCPC → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 8h 15m JUKCMS → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
NQZ Astana 8h 25m DVEYKC → VF Astana (NQZ) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 35m PC → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
GYD Baku 10h 50m DVJ2KC → J2PCVF Baku (GYD) to Ankara flights
DOH Doha 11h 23m BAIBLA → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Ankara flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 44m KCLH → PCVFXQ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
TBS Tbilisi 14h 10m KC → VF Tbilisi (TBS) to Ankara flights
VKO Moscow 17h 20m DV → VF Moscow (VKO) to Ankara flights
TAS Tashkent 18h 48m EYHYKC → HYVF Tashkent (TAS) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Almaty to Ankara
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,255 mi 5h 18m nonstop -2h behind

ALA–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 2,255 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Almaty flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 2 7M8 5h18 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
AYT ~8h 0m IST ~8h 15m NQZ ~8h 25m SAW ~8h 35m SSH ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
738
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Almaty

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric ALA→ESB BSZ→ESB
Distance from ALA – 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 7
Flight time 5h 18m 5h 35m
Bishkek (BSZ) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALA with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ankara is 2 hours behind Almaty.
ALA: +05 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 4:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,255 mi / 3,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

ALA–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance2,255 mi / 3,630 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,255 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ALA to ESB: Valuair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Antalya, İstanbul and Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Ankara is 2 hours behind Almaty.
Nearby alternatives include BSZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to ESB

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALA to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to ESB is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,255 miles (3,630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, İstanbul and Nursultan Nazarbayev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bishkek (BSZ).